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Saturday, April 25, 2026
By Public News Service Saturday, April 25, 2026
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The effects of plastic pollution on CA’s marine life

Honoring Earth Day—   By Roz Brown, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals along the California coast can suffer and even die after ingesting plastic, and the lethal quantity is less than you might think. Erin Murphy, manager of ocean plastics research for the Ocean Conservancy, said it is […]
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Another candidate for CA governor drops out of race

CA/Gov Race— Another Democrat has dropped out of the race for California governor. Former state controller Betty Yee announced yesterday that she was suspending her campaign. In a crowded field of candidates, Yee never rose above single digits in the polls. In the latest Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey, released Thursday, April 16, Yee polled at 1% when asked, […]
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Friday, April 17, 2026
By Public News Service Friday, April 17, 2026
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Research shows friendships can improve quality of life

USA/Health—   By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Starting or maintaining friendships can require effort and even strategy, but research shows your physical and mental health will benefit. It is often called the “loneliness epidemic” because one in three Americans say they lack meaningful relationships. Culprits can be technology, urbanization, or lingering fear […]
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
By Public News Service Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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CA union leaders call for tax cuts for working families

USA/Tax Cuts—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.  In honor of tax day, labor advocates are calling on Congress to cut taxes for middle- and low-income families. The Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act would exempt 104 million American adults from federal income taxes if they earn less than a living wage, which is about […]
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Monday, April 13, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 13, 2026
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Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for CA governor

CA/Politics— Northern California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s fall from grace was unexpected and swift. Last month, Swalwell (D-Dublin) was a frontrunner to be the next governor of the Golden State. Then came a flood of bombshell allegations of inappropriate behavior and sexual allegations, including rape, from a former staffer. All in a matter of days. Yesterday, Sunday, April 12, the veteran […]
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Friday, April 10, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 10, 2026
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The Artemis II crew returns home safely to celebrate historic mission

USA/Moon Mission—   After nearly 10 days of making history and enjoying an out-of-this-world experience, Artemis II’s four astronauts returned home safely late today. The Orion spacecraft, dubbed Integrity, splashed down right on target at 5:07 pm in the Pacific off the coast of San Diego. NASA and U.S. Navy recovery teams were on hand to retrieve the astronauts from […]
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Monday, April 6, 2026
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 6, 2026
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UCLA women’s basketball team wins first NCAA championship

Sports/UCLA Women’s Basketball Team—   The UCLA Bruins’ tough women’s basketball team woke up this morning not as hopefuls or wannabes, but as NCAA champions! In a powerful show of talent, skill, and dominance, the UCLA Lady Bruins beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 79–51 to capture the national title in Phoenix yesterday. UCLA came into the game as an underdog […]
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
By Public News Service Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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American dream getting harder to reach for many in US

USA/Economy—   By Judith Ruiz-Branch, producer, Wisconsin News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, the traditional “American dream” has become more difficult to attain, says one Midwest professor. Recent polling mirrors this view, as more than half of Wisconsinites, and people across the country, say they’re “worse off” now than a few […]
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